Palestinians say Israel’s democracy ‘is a joke’
As Israelis prepare to vote, Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say they have little hope of change.
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How Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ is reshaping southern Lebanon
Demolished homes, shifting military lines, stalled withdrawals leave Lebanese uncertain if they can return.
Yamal magic helps Barcelona beat Galatasaray in Champions League
Yamal provided two assists and 'turned the game around' for Barcelona, who won 4-1 in Istanbul.
Why Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas are being investigated for corruption and crimes
Several members and allies of once-powerful dynasty, including the wife of ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, are under arrest.
Rio Tinto sees lithium output impacted by Argentina rainfall
Rio Tinto is the only diversified major miner with lithium assets, after buying a major producer in 2024.
Russian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says "critical" infrastructure was hit overnight, while emergency services say at least three were killed.
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Aramco headquarters hit as Houthis widen attacks on Saudi Arabia
A limited fire erupted at Aramco’s office complex in Dhahran and there were no casualties, Saudi authorities said.
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Also reported by Al Jazeera, Daily Maverick
‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least six, damages power sites
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine's partners failed to warn of Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv.
Photos: Student protest in Albania prompts violent clashes with police
Protesters in Tirana throw bricks at the Education Ministry building as police respond with tear gas and water cannon.
Turkey police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts
Halk TV says its staff are unable to enter the building in Istanbul, and a new manager was appointed to run the channel.
India festival boat capsize kills 13 children
Rescuers dragged out 13 dead children from India's Ganges River after a boat capsized en route to a festival, officials said Wednesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing grief.
Trump, White House post video of UK man killed by tiger
US President Donald Trump posted disturbing footage on his Truth Social account Tuesday of a man being fatally mauled by a tiger in Britain, sparking backlash on social media.
Copper climbs to three-week high on strike threat, Fed comments
Copper in London rose as much as 0.8% to $14 695 a ton, its highest since September 23.
From Cairo to Tokyo: Can you guess these twin cities?
As a London borough moves to cut ties with Haifa, test your knowledge of the world's twin cities.
Man City deserve to keep trophies despite charges, says PSG’s Luis Enrique
Enrique, a friend of former Man City boss Guardiola, hopes the club can avoid the sanction of losing its titles.
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Also reported by The Citizen
Oil rises as Middle East attacks increase uncertainty over flows
Brent for December settlement advanced 0.8% to $106.54 a barrel at 10:29 a.m. in Singapore.
Ukrainian drones strike more than 100km into Russian territory
Ukrainian drones struck the Saratov region. The regional governor reported one person was killed.